President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of indiscipline in Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country.

His comments echo warnings from the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), which recently decried the erosion of discipline in schools. NAGRAT has given the government an ultimatum to address the situation by the end of the month or face protective action from teachers against violent students.

Speaking during a meeting with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference at the Jubilee House on Friday, May 23, 2025, President Mahama emphasized the need for collective action to reverse the trend.

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“There is a breakdown of values and morals, and that is creating some issues in our schools. There have been incidents where you find students with guns in our public schools. There is also the student who almost lost her eyesight because a student fired a gun,” he said.

The President also questioned how issues such as curriculum design, moral education, student discipline, and teacher absenteeism were being addressed.

“So, what do we do about our curriculum, moral education, discipline, and teacher absenteeism? The inspectorate division of the GES cannot be everywhere at the same time to make sure that teachers are in school,” he noted.

Mahama called for closer cooperation between the Ghana Education Service and faith-based institutions to ensure accountability and enhance monitoring.

“So, how can we collaborate with the churches and find out whether the teachers who have been posted to these schools are actually going to schools and teaching? I think collaboration will help solve the issue,” he added.

On a separate issue, President Mahama described the fight against illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, as a deeply complex challenge, exacerbated by the country’s current economic difficulties and high youth unemployment.

He observed that limited job opportunities have led many unskilled youth to engage in illegal mining activities to survive.

President Mahama also drew a distinction between galamsey and legitimate small-scale mining, stating, “Small-scale mining, when properly regulated, is not illegal.”

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The power of poetry, passion, and performance was on full display as Osei Tutu Senior High School emerged victorious at the ACE Spoken Word Grand Finale, scoring a commanding 384 points to secure the top spot in this prestigious inter-school competition.

🏆 Final Results at a Glance:

• 1st Place: Osei Tutu SHS – 384 points
• 2nd Place: Kumasi Academy – 372 points
• 3rd Place: KNUST SHS – 365 points
• 4th Place: Yaa Asantewaa Girls SHS – 360 points

Hosted by ACE Consult in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Ghana, EducationUSA, and other key educational stakeholders, the event celebrated spoken word artistry among high school students, encouraging self-expression, critical thinking, and public speaking.

🎙️ An Explosion of Talent and Thought

From lyrical storytelling to thought-provoking pieces on society, identity, and resilience, the competition witnessed a showcase of young Ghanaian voices echoing hope, truth, and change. Each school brought its best performers, but it was Osei Tutu SHS that stole the spotlight with their creativity, eloquence, and confidence.

🤝 A Stage Backed by Giants

The event was powered by top organizations including:

American Spaces Ghana, Asokwa Municipal Education Office, Pearson, MTN, IPO-KNUST, and more.

Their involvement highlights the importance of platforms that give youth the space to speak, dream, and lead.

💬 Why This Matters

The ACE Spoken Word contest isn’t just a competition—it’s a movement to nurture communication skills, foster social awareness, and promote literacy through the powerful art of spoken word. It’s where the classroom meets the stage, and young voices meet opportunity.

🔊 “Our words have the power to shape our world. Today’s poets are tomorrow’s leaders.”

Congratulations once again to Osei Tutu SHS for championing the mic and making every syllable count!

In a chilling development, the body of the missing professor, Prof. Mawuadem Koku Amedeker from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has been found buried in his own residence at Gyahadze, a community near Winneba in the Central Region.

The discovery was made after several days of investigation into the lecturer’s disappearance, which had raised alarm among relatives and school authorities. Acting on intelligence, officers from the Ghana Police Service exhumed the body on Wednesday morning from a shallow grave in the professor’s compound.

A suspect has since been arrested in connection with the suspected murder. Though details surrounding the motive remain unclear, police believe the crime may have been premeditated and carried out by someone close to the deceased. Investigations are ongoing.

The exhumed body has been transported to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital morgue for autopsy. Forensic teams are currently working to gather evidence as part of the ongoing probe.

Authorities have called for calm and assured the public that justice will be served.

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Further updates are expected as police continue with their investigations.